Unfortunately, stress is a part of life that you can’t necessarily avoid. Do you manage your stress by unwinding with a glass of wine after work? Or, do you soothe your stress by devouring a pint of Ben and Jerry’s on the couch? Or, do you workout your...
When the new year starts, you are busy writing your resolutions and coming up with new goals for the new year. However, remember when you were in school? The beginning of the school year was the time for a fresh start. There's no need to...
With age comes wisdom, experience, and memories. From my perspective, the key is to have the best quality of life, as long as possible. In simple terms, that means staying healthy, active and independent for your full life, so you can travel, enjoy family and friends...
Most people would agree that certain foods make them happy - but did you know there's science behind it? Some foods actually can boost your mood. Here are a few of my favorite mood-boosting foods...
Okay. This is it. I’m fed up with my weight. I’m starting a new diet – and this time, I’m going to stick it. No cheating. No giving in. I can do this. Does this sound familiar? How many times have you started a diet only to feel deprived and miserable? Then,...
In today's "hustle" culture, it’s easy for you to experience chronic stress. This stress impacts the quality of your sleep, your overall enjoyment in life, and your health. If you have trouble falling asleep at night, establishing a relaxing evening routine can help. Sleep is...
With summer here, it’s exciting to plan a little getaway or travel somewhere. Traveling is a time to enjoy yourself, take a break from your usual routine, and make lifelong memories. Personally, I am not a fan of throwing caution to the wind while on...
Do you feel tired and lose focus as the day goes on? A study in Science Daily has proven that breaks are proven to increase productivity. It states that “brief diversions from a task can dramatically improve one's ability to focus on that task for prolonged...
One of my favorite strategies for weight loss and healthy eating is to ‘crowd in’ healthier foods, rather than to remove foods from your diet. Pulling out foods or food groups can be frustrating and feel very restrictive. Feeling restricted can lead to bingeing on junk...
Do you find yourself grazing through the day? The latest research suggests that eating 3 meals, with minimum snacks is the best approach to maintain your weight. When the hunger pangs hit between lunch and dinner, you’ll have better results with a snack that will...